Socket Removal Note

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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the socket hole and push on the ring projection to lift the socket outward.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Screwdriver Into Socket Hole & Pushing On Ring Projection
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Lift out the socket until the ring projection locks into the lower socket hole as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Socket
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From the rear of the ashtray, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the socket and the ring as shown in the figure.
While lifting the ring projection with the flathead screwdriver, push out and remove the socket.

Fig 3: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Screwdriver Between Socket & Ring
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